No, Danny Boy....

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Isn't there another popular US song called "My Country 'Tis of Thee" that is just different lyrics set to "God Save the Queen"? A bit funny to have a patriotic song based off the anthem of your former ruler, I think.

The tune, with different lyrics was also, at one time, the anthem of Germany, Austria, and (I believe) for a short time Russia. Like Deutschland Uber Alles, it is based on a simple Christian hymn.

Regarding the National Anthem of the United States, it has only been "official" since 1931. Prior to that numerous patriotic songs stood in its place, including Battle Hymn of the Republic and Hail Columbia.

With regard to The Star Spangled Banner my favourite verse is the fourth verse.

[McClef]

The tune, with different lyrics was also, at one time, the anthem of Germany, Austria, and (I believe) for a short time Russia. Like Deutschland Uber Alles, it is based on a simple Christian hymn.

It is also the Royal Anthem of Norway and the Anthem of Lichtenstein.

As to Deutschland Uber Alles the tune was originally the Imperial anthem of Austria, composed by Joseph Haydn http://www.viennaonline-ezine.com/ai/ai0302.html although of course it's used as a hymn tune also.